VESTRY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

The vestry are elected members of the congregation who  serve with the Clergy to provide leadership of the church. 

OUR VESTRY

Our vestry is currently comprised of nine members that serve three-year terms. Vestry members are elected during our annual all-parish meeting in the fall, with an open call for vestry members beginning in June.  
The Vestry must be members of Resurrection as well as men and women of spiritual maturity.
The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector.
What are the Responsibilities of the Vestry?
The responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church's mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.
Who are the Officers of the Vestry?
There are two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and both wardens serve as a support for the rector. Wardens must be sitting members of the vestry.  A treasurer and a secretary are also chosen. These officers may or may not be vestry members.
Term Expiring in 2025
Gretchen Carney
Dan Denton
Will Goetschius
Term Expiring in 2026
Susan Grubbs, Warden
Hilary Lutwyche, Asst. Warden
Will Smallman
Term Expiring in 2027
Fran Lenzo
Emily Philpot
Chris Snyder
Officers
Christel Smallman, Secretary
Justin Hulman, Treasurer

Vestry Elections: Considering the Call

VESTRY NOMINATIONS for 2025-2026 Vestry are due by October 10th
The Vestry Nominating Committee is seeking nominees to fill three vacancies on the 2025/2026 Vestry. Nominees must be voting members at Church of the Resurrection. If you have any questions about the nomination process and/or duties and responsibilities as a Vestry member, or would like to volunteer your name or nominate someone else, please contact Fran Lenzo. Nominations are due no later than October 10 and will be announced October 19. Elections will be held on November 2.

For those interested in more information, please read and prayerfully study the "Considering the Call" document linked below.

To apply for a seat on the 2025–2026 Vestry,
  • Submit a personal testimony/Christian background document to office@resbalt.org
  • Submit two personal recommendations by current Res members to office@resbalt.org
  • Confirm that you have prayerfully reviewed the "Consider the Call" document attached below
Consider the Call